Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Does Islet Transplantation Eliminate Hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is a recurrent problem for many people with diabetes. Successful transplantation of clusters (islets) of normal cells, that include those which produce the sugar-lowering hormone insulin, from the pancreas of a person who did not have diabetes into a person with diabetes should eliminate high blood…
Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Long Term Post Operative Follow-Up of Cushing Syndrome
Although most patients with hypercortisolism can be diagnosed and treated the long-term effects of hypercortisolism and its treatment are unknown. Official Title Long-Term Post-Operative Follow-Up of Cushing Syndrome Conditions – Cushing Syndrome Study Type Observational Study Design Natural History Further Details This study will attempt to answer the following…
Heart
01 Jan 2013
BARI 2D
The BARI 2D (Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation in Type 2 Diabetics) trial is a multicenter study that uses a 2×2 factorial design, with 2800 patients being assigned at random to initial elective revascularization with aggressive medical therapy or aggressive medical therapy alone with equal probability, and simultaneously being assigned at…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Look AHEAD
Purpose The Look AHEAD study is a multicenter, randomized clinical trial to examine the long-term effects of a lifestyle intervention designed to achieve and maintain weight loss. The study will investigate the effects of the intervention on heart attacks, stroke and cardiovascular-related death in individuals with type 2 diabetes…
Blood
12 Dec 2012
Babies get a better chance to escape a dangerous health cycle
A promising step forward in stopping an intergenerational cycle of birth complications, diabetes and obesity associated with gestational diabetes has been made by researchers at the University of Sydney. “To our knowledge, this is the first study to show that mums with carefully controlled gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can give…
Eye Care
06 Aug 2012
Diabetes and eye diseases
Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s ability to control sugar levels. This can be due to autoimmune damage to the pancreas (Type 1),…
Anatomy
26 Jun 2012
Anatomy of the testes
The testes (testicles or gonads) are the primary male reproductive organs. They produce gametes (sperm) and secrete hormones, particularly testosterone.
Blood
23 Apr 2012
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common of all diabetic eye diseases and typically affects both eyes. It is a severe condition which may cause vision…
Exercise
22 Feb 2012
Guide to living well with menopause
Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to…
